Tyler Stanley of Battle Lake was named to the fall 2019 semester’s dean’s list.
Mary Grotberg of Fergus Falls was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
The Fergus Falls Noon Kiwanis will host their annual pancake feed at the Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA Feb. 2.
Patrick Murphy from Underwood qualified for the Fall 2019 dean's list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has issued a no travel advisory for county.
The Fergus Falls boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will be hosting a “Shoot for the Cure” Night Tuesday.
According to Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, no unnecessary travel is advised for the western half of Otter Tail County. The road conditions and visibility are deteriorating the farther west you travel, on both county and state highways. This is expected to worsen with time. Remember to …
The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office advises no travel in the county.
Here are a list of events that have been cancelled or postponed Friday and through the weekend.
The incoming winter storm has postponed a number of weekend events including ice skating on Lake Alice hosted by Noon Kiwanis and Vergas Day of Play. With heavy snow and high winds forecasted through Saturday, it’s probably best to find indoor events to enjoy.
The Fergus Falls Downtown Riverfront Council (FFDRC) is pleased to announce that they recently elected Kelli Frieler and Matt Marshall as co- presidents, effective immediately.
The nationally recognized Concordia Band from Concordia College, Moorhead, announces its annual domestic tour Feb. 2-9. The band will perform a joint concert with the Fergus Falls High School wind ensemble, conducted by Scott Kummrow, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Kennedy Secondary School, 60…
After a wind-chill advisory on Thursday that had Otter Tail County residents seeking warm shelter, today brings almost a 30-degree temperature jump. But don’t get your hopes up that a heatwave is about to hit Minnesota in January as the National Weather Service has put the state and surround…
Zach Stich
Editor
Madalin Berube of Pelican Rapids received honors from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point .
Gregg Raisanen, vice president of academic and student affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College recognizes individual students for academic excellence during fall 2019. The following students were named to the dean’s list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher fall semester 2019:
Making plans: Fergus Falls Committee of the Whole gives staff green light to seek master plan quotes
The merits of a bicycle and pedestrian master plan was kicked around the Fergus Falls City Hall chambers Wednesday before passing by a 6-1 vote.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
On Sunday, Jan. 19, Anna Wasescha will speak at the Unitarian Church of Underwood on “The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals” developed by the United Nations. These global goals are as relevant in our region as they are anywhere in the world. West Central Initiative has a new three-year st…
Lutheran Brethren Seminary’s J-Term will be held at Lutheran Brethren Seminary, 1036 W. Alcott Ave., Fergus Falls, on Monday, Jan. 20 – Wednesday, Jan. 22. There is a great lineup of presentations this year! The discussion on Monday, Jan. 20 is of the biblical (both Old and New Testaments) t…
Thank you for your generous support of the fifth annual Kindred Family Focus Giving Tree program.
Ridgewater College would like to acknowledge those students earning recognition on the dean’s lists for fall semester 2019. In order to be included on the Dean’s list a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 credits, and meet certain othe…
Lily Pearson of Fergus Falls and Kenna Salo of New York Mills were both named to the University of Jamestown’s fall dean’s list.
Madison Wolters of Fergus Falls and Trenton Feda of Battle Lake were both honored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the fall semester.
The Otter Tail County Story Mapping Project is a 10-month pilot project by Rethos: Places Reimagined in partnership with the Otter Tail County Historical Society and Springboard for the Arts. The purpose of the project is to collect and map the stories of Otter Tail County by engaging commun…
The United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties held their annual community impact luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls. Led by executive director Mary Phillipe, the luncheon looked back at the organization’s efforts in 2019 and then looked forward to…
Johanna Armstrong
Reporter
When looking at the future, education plays a major part in preparing those in the community for the next wave of ideas and jobs. Students at Cleveland Elementary in Fergus Falls are looking to get a jump start on the intrigue of working with automation through the STEAM (science, technology…
Zach Stich
Editor
Shelby Ryckman has found the Big Chief Truck and Auto Plaza on County Highway 82 to be an interesting place to work.
Brian Hansel
Reporter
Matthew Meech recently graduated from CDA Technical Institute, earning a five-month trade degree in commercial diving. His CD degree involves construction projects completed underwater such as bridges, dams, docks and more using pneumatic hydraulic, bronco burning rods to cut through metal.…
The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) is holding a drainage conference on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Moorhead. The intended audience is public drainage authorities including watershed districts and counties in the Red River Basin of Minnesota. S…
The Fergus Falls 544 Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the following scholarships:
Chantel Wilmot, was promoted to the status of captain in the United States Air Force on Nov. 14 at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan.
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Marquardt has been named associate banker at the Fergus Falls sales office of American Federal Bank.
On Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m., Empowering Kids will host a sensory friendly movie at the Comet Theater in Perham. Doolittle will play with a few adaptations geared toward those with sensory challenges. The volume will be turned down and the lights will be a little brighter. Most important…
Due to the subzero temps predicted for Sunday Jan. 19 the Fergus Falls Noon Kiwanis Winter Karnival has been rescheduled for Sunday Jan. 26 from 2-4 pm.
The Viking Library Governing Board will meet on Tuesday Jan. 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the Viking Library System Board meeting room in Fergus Falls.
Fleet Farm hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on Jan. 9 at Fleet Farm which helped collect a total of 11 units of blood products for patients in need.
The North Dakota State College of Science has named 373 students to its fall semester 2019 President’s Honor List. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades. The honorees include:
Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2019 fall semester honors lists.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2019 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
Lakes Country Service Cooperative announced the re-election of three members to their board of directors: Kevin Campbell (Clay County), Jim Fish (city of Fergus Falls) and Douglas Huebsch (Otter Tail County).
The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a woman Monday who said she had been pulled over by someone impersonating law enforcement officer.
Brian Hansel
Reporter
A new report from LendingTree, an online lending marketplace that connects users to deals on insurance, found that Minnesota is the sixth worst driving state. They based the ranking on factors including driver quality, distracted driving scores, car insurance increases, and road infrastructure.
Johanna Armstrong
Reporter
The year 2020 will be a year to celebrate for the Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club. This alliance of sportsmen and women will mark its 100th anniversary with a variety of speakers, activities, and 10-month standing display at the Otter Tail County Historical Museum.
Matt Lemke, Melanie Cole, Missy Hermes and Kirby Anderson were all nominated to retain their jobs on the District 544 School Board Monday evening during the reorganization meeting.
Brian Hansel
Reporter
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of West Otter Tail County invites the community to help kick off the Relay For Life season on Jan. 15, 2020 at M State, Fergus Falls.
Arvig is now accepting applications for two different scholarships to be awarded to area high school seniors graduating in 2020. The deadline for both scholarship applications is Feb. 21, 2020.
Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) is pleased to announce the expansion and relocation of a Country Financial office in Downtown Fergus Falls. Financial representative Brian Riches recently purchased Barnard Mortuary at 119 N. Union Ave., to preserve a local historic property and to grow his busines…
Krista Hagberg wears many hats. She is an office coordinator for Kindred Family Focus in Fergus Falls, a member of the Fergus Falls City Council, a mother, a partner and volunteer. Hagberg has fond memories of the holiday season, giving and receiving gifts, and some of the holiday food that …
Zach Stich
Editor
Excitement is in the air! Deer hunting season is upon us, and Governor Walz kicked off the Minnesota season with a bang here in Fergus Falls. The timing of his visit couldn’t be more perfect as the Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club prepares to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Members of the …
I love seasonal beer. No matter what the season, when the selection becomes available, I have to try it.
Deb Erickson
Graphic Design Manager
Ask someone to share a holiday recipe and 90% of the time they will share a sweet or dessert recipe. Time to saunter over to the savory side of the holidays and “desert the desserts.” My plan is to accent the “beginning” (appetizers) instead of the “end” (desserts) of the eating spectrum. T…
The holidays are coming, and right behind all the anticipation and thrill that they bring each year, come feelings of fear and guilt over the unforeseeable weight gain. How can we enter this season feeling confident in food choices we make? Is it possible to avoid those extra five pounds? Wo…
Tis the season for holiday parties and overindulging. If you’re having trouble fitting in your regular fitness routine, or just looking for a better way to manage holiday stress and burn a few extra seasonal calories, we’ve got you covered. For the full effect, be sure to sing along to the t…
The holidays are upon us, the bustling time of menu planning, gathering gifts and creating a beautiful environment for traditions abound! It can be overwhelming.
So, it’s a wrap.
The holiday season is one that usually sparks emotions of all people in the community. Memories of family dinners, spending time with friends, receiving gifts, enjoying the winter weather and, of course, the baked goods. With this in mind, Fergus Falls resident Mavis Schleske looks to bright…
Zach Stich
Editor
White Christmases might be a phenomenon unique to the Northern hemisphere, evoking images of warm clothes and nights by the fire, but Christmas is a holiday just as beloved and comforting in the tropics. I grew up spending Christmas with my family in Caracas, Venezuela, just 10 degrees north…
Johanna Armstrong
Reporter
With over 923 different beers and a large selection of wine and liquor, the two municipal liquor stores in Fergus Falls have something for many different 21-and-older individuals to choose from. But while both offer a large variety of alcohol to drink responsibly, the two also are a main con…
Zach Stich
Editor
Jim Olson joined the North Dakota National Guard when he was 17. The end of January will see him officially retire from the Guard and begin a new chapter in his life as an Otter Tail County Veterans Services officer.
Brian Hansel
Reporter
Disposing of unwanted prescription drugs doesn’t have to be difficult as the “Take it to the Box” program allows citizens to turn in unwanted medication.